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In 1973, a pioneering Pink Floyd album debuted at 95 in the US charts. Now, it has sold 50,000,000 copies

  • The album initially peaked at number 95 in the US.
  • Pink Floyd chose not to release singles ahead of it.
  • It has since sold 50 million copies.

Pink Floyd’s *The Dark Side of the Moon* has become one of the world’s best-selling albums, despite a modest start in the US charts in 1973. The article credits the band’s focus on creating a unified, start-to-finish listening experience with helping define the record’s lasting appeal. The band…

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3 Country Songs From the 1970s We Hear All the Time Around Thanksgiving and Christmas

  • Three 1970s country favourites return each holiday season.
  • Nelson’s “Pretty Paper” suits the gift-wrapping mood.
  • Haggard and Pride offer songs for seasonal reflection and cheer.

The article highlights three country songs from the 1970s that are often heard around Thanksgiving and Christmas, describing how each suits the season. It presents them as music that can make holiday moments feel warmer and more memorable. The songs are Willie Nelson’s “Pretty Paper”, first recorded by…

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Cynthia Erivo stars as Glinda in Nollywood-style Wicked spoof on SNL UK

  • Erivo played Glinda in an “SNL U.K.” “Wicked” spoof.
  • The Nollywood-style sketch sent the pair to the Wizard of LagOz.
  • Glinda and Elphaba’s near-kiss ends in an explosion gag.

Cynthia Erivo played Glinda opposite Ayoade Bamgboye’s Elphaba in a Nollywood-style “Wicked” spoof on “SNL U.K.” The lo-fi sketch reimagined scenes from the musical as melodrama and comedy, using the characters’ journey to the Wizard of LagOz to joke about money, beauty and their relationship. Erivo’s Glinda wants…

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KING’S X’s DOUG ‘DUG’ PINNICK To Release New Solo Album, ‘Abracadabra’, In November

  • Doug Pinnick’s solo album *Abracadabra* is due on 27 November 2026.
  • The 11 tracks span hard rock, soul and funk.
  • Its themes include resilience, spirituality and human connection.

Doug “Dug” Pinnick, bassist, vocalist and founding member of King’s X, will release his solo album *Abracadabra* on 27 November 2026 through Rat Pak Records. The 11-track record blends hard rock, soul and funk with reflective songwriting, extending a solo career shaped by more than four decades in…

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A photoshopped cover, a “piece of shit”, and the worst record CSNY ever released

  • Nash called “Drivin’ Thunder” a poor choice.
  • Young’s image was added to the cover.
  • Internal tensions shaped the reunion album.

Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young’s 1988 album *American Dream* is presented as a disappointing reunion after the success of *Déjà Vu*. Graham Nash later criticised the decision to include Neil Young’s song “Drivin’ Thunder”, calling it “a piece of shit”, and said it replaced David Crosby’s “Climber”. Nash…

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Andy Burnham and John Healey set to defy eco-zealot Ed Miliband by giving Rosebank oil field green light

  • Ministers are reportedly preparing to approve Rosebank drilling.
  • The field holds about 500 million barrels of oil.
  • Proceeds would partly fund low-carbon and renewable technology.

Andy Burnham and Chancellor John Healey are reportedly preparing to approve drilling at the Rosebank oil field, despite opposition from Ed Miliband and Energy Secretary Miatta Fahnbulleh. The proposal is framed as a response to high energy prices, concerns about energy security and pressure on public finances, but…

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Paul Anka Wrote This Early Donny Osmond Hit About His Childhood Crush in 1960

  • Anka wrote “Puppy Love” about his teenage romance with Annette Funicello.
  • Donny Osmond’s 1972 version was his second Top 5 single.
  • A fan’s memories led Osmond to embrace performing it again.

Donny Osmond’s 1972 recording of “Puppy Love” became one of his early major hits, though he later grew uncomfortable performing its youthful lyrics as an adult. A fan’s reminder that the song was part of her childhood memories changed his view: he came to see it as belonging…

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The Dutch art-prog band who believe more is more – including studio mistakes

  • Lesoir take an expansive approach to art-prog.
  • They leave some studio mistakes in the recordings.
  • *Tomorrow Is Today* embraces imperfection.

The article profiles Dutch progressive rock band Lesoir and their album *Tomorrow Is Today*, highlighting an expansive approach in which they believe more is more. That attitude extends to keeping studio mistakes in the recordings, giving the album a less polished, more human character. The piece presents Lesoir’s…

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The 1973 masterpiece that Donald Sutherland called “a turning point in my life”

  • *Don’t Look Now* marked a turning point for Donald Sutherland.
  • Working with Nicolas Roeg changed his view of acting and directing.
  • The 1973 thriller stars Sutherland and Julie Christie in Venice.

Donald Sutherland said starring in Nicolas Roeg’s 1973 film *Don’t Look Now* was a turning point in his life and career. The experience changed how he understood an actor’s role in relation to a director, as he realised that performers could offer suggestions but the director decided whether…

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This James Brown Smash Hit From 1965 Essentially Invented a New Musical Genre

  • Brown’s 1965 hit helped lay the groundwork for funk.
  • Its punchy rhythm broke from smoother R&B trends.
  • The song became his first Top 10 pop hit.

James Brown’s 1965 single “Papa’s Got a Brand New Bag” helped establish the rhythmic style that would become funk. Its sharp, syncopated arrangement and emphasis on the first beat marked a departure from the smoother R&B hits of the period, and Brown’s success showed audiences were ready for…

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